Brief Profile of Burdwan District (WEST BENGAL)
General Characteristics of the District: BURDWAN district (also spelled as Barddhaman) is a district in West Bengal. Burdwan is one of the most important districts of the State of West Bengal in terms of size and span. It is located between the latitude 23º53’ N and 22º56’ N and between the longitude 88º25’ and 86º48’. The district has a total area of 7024 sq. kms and is bordered by Birbhum in the north, Murshidabad in the north-east, Nadia in the east, Hooghly and Bankura in the south and Purulia in the south-east. Topography The soil of the eastern part of Burdwan district is of rich alluvial variety and is suitable for intensive cultivation of paddy, wheat, potatoes and other crops and vegetables. The soil of the western part of the district is reddish and is not that fertile. The district of Burdwan is extremely fortunate in being girdled by three major rivers – the Hooghly on the east, the Ajay on the north and the Damodar on the south. Apart from these three, there are myriads of minor rivers and streams which criss-cross the district. Growth Trend Entrepreneurs in promoting small scale, cottage and village industries in a given region. As such, while planning the development of a district, considerable stress should be given on the creation of market infrastructure. This district enjoys a comfortable position because it is very well connected with t Kolkata on the one hand and the towns of Bolpur, Bankura,Birbhum,Hoogly and also the North Indian States on the other. |